[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Office of Personnel Management Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (OPM)                                   


  



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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

5 CFR Ch. I

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Office of Personnel Management.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: The following Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations 
are scheduled for development or review during the 6-month period 
following publication. This agenda carries out OPM's responsibilities 
to publish a semiannual agenda under Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory 
Planning and Review'' and the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 
chapter 6). This publication in the Federal Register does not impose a 
binding obligation on the Office of Personnel Management with regard to 
any specific item on the agenda. Regulatory action in addition to the 
items listed is not precluded.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jacquline D. Carter, (202) 606-1973.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OPM has begun a comprehensive, systematic 
review of its Governmentwide personnel regulations. OPM has undertaken 
this initiative to make the regulations more readable wherever 
possible, to eliminate duplication, and to weed out obsolete 
references. OPM will incorporate any necessary substantive changes as 
part of this project. OPM has been publishing these regulations as 
proposed regulations and will continue to do so as the project 
progresses.

     This edition of the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and 
Deregulatory Actions includes the Regulatory Plan, which appears in 
part II of this issue of the Federal Register. OPM's Statement of 
Regulatory Priorities is included in part II.

 Linda M. Springer,

Director,
U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3517        Agency Authority To Take Personnel Actions in a National Emergency....................    3206-AK65
3518        Personnel Management in Agencies--Employee Surveys....................................    3206-AK77
3519        Enterprise Human Resource Integration (EHRI)..........................................    3206-AK40
3520        Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Regulations.........................................    3206-AK53
3521        Privacy Act Regulations...............................................................    3206-AK54
3522        Amendment to Selective Service Registration Requirements..............................    3206-AI52
3523        Employment in the Excepted Service....................................................    3206-AH83
3524        Human Resources Management in Agencies................................................    3206-AJ92
3525        Other Than Full-Time Employment (Part-Time, Seasonal, and Intermittent)...............    3206-AI22
3526        Reemployment Rights...................................................................    3206-AI19
3527        Training..............................................................................    3206-AJ19
3528        Training and Executive, Management, and Supervisory Development.......................    3206-AK75
3529        Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of the Adams-Denver, CO, Nonappropriated Fund       3206-AK91
            Wage Area.............................................................................
3530        Repayment of Student Loans............................................................    3206-AK51
3531        Pay Administration under the Fair Labor Standards Act.................................    3206-AK89
3532        Reemployment of Civilian Retirees To Meet Exceptional Employment Needs................    3206-AI32
3533        Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowances; Rate Changes...............................    3206-AK67
3534        Implementation of Title II of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination    3206-AK55
            and Retaliation Act of 2002--Reporting and Best Practices.............................
3535        Suitability...........................................................................    3206-AK69
3536        National Security Investigations......................................................    3206-AC21
3537        Investigations........................................................................    3206-AB92
3538        Retirement--Court Orders Awarding Survivor Annuities; Correcting or Supplementing the     3206-AG28
            First Order Dividing Marital Property.................................................
3539        Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Program: Expanded Opportunities to        3206-AG63
            Elect Coverage, Miscellaneous Changes and Clarifications, and Plain Language Rewrite..
3540        Federal Employees' Health Benefits (FEHB) Program: Continuing FEHB Coverage Into          3206-AI62
            Retirement............................................................................
3541        Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: Discontinuance Of Health Plan In A National    3206-AK92
            Emergency.............................................................................
3542        Procedures for States and Localities To Request Indemnification.......................    3206-AK68
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3543        OPM Employee Responsibilities and Conduct.............................................    3206-AJ69
3544        Excepted Service--Temporary Organizations.............................................    3206-AJ70

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3545        Excepted Service--New Freedom Appointment of Persons with Disabilities and Career and     3206-AK58
            Career-Conditional Employment.........................................................
3546        Excepted Service--Student Program.....................................................    3206-AK59
3547        Changes in Pay Administration Rules for General Schedule Employees....................    3206-AK88
3548        Reasonable Accommodation Language for Vacancy Announcements...........................    3206-AJ11
3549        Merit Promotion and Internal Placement................................................    3206-AI20
3550        Recruitment and Selection Through Competitive Examination.............................    3206-AJ52
3551        Temporary Assignment of Employees Between Federal, State, Local, and Indian Tribal        3206-AJ94
            Governments...........................................................................
3552        Examining System......................................................................    3206-AK35
3553        Examining System......................................................................    3206-AK85
3554        Restoration to Duty From Uniformed Service or Compensable Injury; Pay Rates and           3206-AK61
            Systems (Gen.); Pay Under the Gen. Schedule; Pay Admn.; Bonuses; Allowances;
            Differentials; Duty Hours; Absence & Leave............................................
3555        Awards................................................................................    3206-AJ65
3556        Classification Under the General Schedule.............................................    3206-AH38
3557        Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention Bonuses........................................    3206-AK81
3558        General Schedule Locality Pay Areas...................................................    3206-AK78
3559        Job Grading Reviews and Appeals of Federal Wage System Employees......................    3206-AI14
3560        Prevailing Rate Systems; Environmental Differential Pay for Asbestos Exposure.........    3206-AK64
3561        Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of the Central North Carolina Appropriated Fund     3206-AK83
            Wage Area.............................................................................
3562        Critical Position Pay Authority.......................................................    3206-AK87
3563        Pretax Allotments for Flexible Spending Accounts......................................    3206-AJ88
3564        Pay Administration (General)..........................................................    3206-AK74
3565        Absence and Leave--SES Annual Leave...................................................    3206-AK72
3566        Absence and Leave--Creditable Service.................................................    3206-AK80
3567        Implementation of Title II of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination    3206-AJ93
            and Retaliation Act of 2002--Judgment Fund............................................
3568        Implementation of Title II of the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination    3206-AK38
            and Retaliation Act of 2002--Notification and Training................................
3569        Notification of Post-Employment Restrictions..........................................    3206-AK60
3570        Employee Responsibilities and Conduct.................................................    3206-AJ74
3571        Retirement; Coverage--Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities..........................    3206-AH57
3572        Retirement--State Income Tax Withholding Instrumentalities............................    3206-AH62
3573        Coverage for Certain Employees of the District of Columbia............................    3206-AI02
3574        Retirement, Health, and Life Insurance Coverage for Certain Employees of the District     3206-AI55
            of Columbia Under the District of Columbia Courts and Justice Technical Corrections
            Act of 1998...........................................................................
3575        Continuation of Eligibility for Certain Civil Service Benefits for Former Federal         3206-AJ55
            Employees of the Civilian Marksmanship Program........................................
3576        Correction of Retirement Coverage Errors Under the Federal Erroneous Retirement           3206-AJ38
            Coverage Correction Act...............................................................
3577        Retirement--General Administration....................................................    3206-AI83
3578        Retirement--FERS Basic Annuity........................................................    3206-AE73
3579        Retirement--Credit for Military Service...............................................    3206-AG58
3580        Retirement--Credit for Certain Government Service Performed Abroad....................    3206-AK84
3581        Retirement--FERS Elections of Coverage................................................    3206-AG96
3582        Retirement Coverage and Service Credit Elections Available to Current and Former          3206-AJ72
            Nonappropriated Fund Employees........................................................
3583        Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Regulations..........................................    3206-AJ71
3584        Federal Employees' Health Benefits (FEHB) Program: Payment of Premiums for Periods of     3206-AG66
            Leave Without Pay or Insufficient Pay.................................................
3585        Training..............................................................................    3206-AK46
3586        Implementation of Flexible Spending Accounts for Executive Branch Federal Employees       3206-AJ66
            Participating in the Federal Employees' Health Benefits Program.......................
3587        Solicitation of Federal Civilian and Uniformed Service Personnel for Contributions to     3206-AK71
            Private Voluntary Organizations--Antiterrorism Certification..........................
3588        Solicitation of Federal Civilian and Uniformed Service Personnel for Contributions to     3206-AK79
            Private Voluntary Organizations--CFC Pilot Program for Department of Defense (DoD)
            Personnel Deployed Overseas...........................................................
3589        Federal Executive Boards..............................................................    3206-AJ68
3590        General and Miscellaneous.............................................................    3206-AJ97
3591        National Security Personnel System....................................................    3206-AK76

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3592        Federal Employees' Health Benefits Acquisition Regulation: Large Provider Agreements,     3206-AJ20
            Subcontracts, and Miscellaneous Changes...............................................
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3593        Veterans Recruitment Appointments.....................................................    3206-AJ90
3594        Pay Administration; Availability Pay for Criminal Investigators.......................    3206-AJ49
3595        Retirement Coverage of Air Traffic Controllers........................................    3206-AK73
3596        Suspension of Peace Corps Eligibles' Enrollment in the Federal Employees Health           3206-AK90
            Benefits (FEHB) Program...............................................................
3597        Programs for Specific Positions and Examinations (Miscellaneous)......................    3206-AK86
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                                Office of Personnel Management--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3598        Excepted Service--Career and Career-Conditional Employment............................    3206-AJ28
3599        Excepted Service--Privacy Procedures for Personnel Records, Career and Career-            3206-AK27
            Conditional Employment, Temp. Assignment of Employees Between Federal Agencies and
            State, Local, and Indian Tribal Govts.................................................
3600        Information Technology Exchange Program...............................................    3206-AJ91
3601        Executive Performance and Accountability..............................................    3206-AJ86
3602        Standardization of Pay and Leave Policies.............................................    3206-AK82
3603        Locality-Based Comparability Payments.................................................    3206-AK56
3604        Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of the San Francisco, California,                   3206-AK26
            Nonappropriated Fund Wage Area........................................................
3605        Computation of Pay for Biweekly Pay Periods...........................................    3206-AK62
3606        Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Retirement....................................    3206-AJ39
3607        Federal Employees Retirement System; Death Benefits and Employee Refunds..............    3206-AK57
3608        Changes in Health Benefits Enrollment.................................................    3206-AK04
3609        Federal Employees' Health Benefits Program Revision of Contract Cost Principles and       3206-AJ10
            Procedures, and Miscellaneous Changes.................................................
3610        Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Federal Acquisition Regulation................    3206-AI65
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3517. AGENCY AUTHORITY TO TAKE PERSONNEL ACTIONS IN A NATIONAL EMERGENCY

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 230

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing regulations 
pertaining to agency hiring flexibilities available during national 
emergency periods.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/05
Final Action                    03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Pam Galemore, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK65
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3518. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT IN AGENCIES--EMPLOYEE SURVEYS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 1101; 5 USC 1104; 5 USC 1302

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is proposing regulations 
concerning employee surveys required

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by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004. The 
regulations will add a new part to the Code of Federal Regulations 
(CFR) part 250, Personnel Management in Agencies; a new subpart C on 
Employee Surveys, which requires agencies to conduct an annual survey 
of their employees. In addition, the proposed regulations provide a 
list of questions that must appear in each agency's survey.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/16/05                    70 FR 54658
Final Action                    04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hakeem Basheerud-Deen, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0380
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 3206-AJ92
RIN: 3206-AK77
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3519. ENTERPRISE HUMAN RESOURCE INTEGRATION (EHRI)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 2951

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 293

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: To support the goals of EHRI, the Office of Personnel 
Management will make regulatory changes to allow the electronic 
processing, maintenance, and storage of Federal employee personnel 
files.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/05
Final Action                    03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Eric Bryant, Personnel Systems Group, Office of 
Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2463
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK40
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3520. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA) REGULATIONS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 294

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing proposed 
regulations to revise the agency's e-FOIA regulations. The revisions 
include incorporating the E-FOIA Act of 1996, the agency reorganization 
of 2003 and to make plain language modifications.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/06
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/06
Final Action                    09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Beth Smith-Toomey, Office of the Chief Information 
Officer, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415-7900
Phone: 202 606-8358
Fax: 202 418-3251
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK53
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3521. PRIVACY ACT REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 297

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing proposed 
regulations to revise the agency's Privacy Act regulations. The 
revisions include incorporating the agency reorganization of 2003 and 
to make plain language modifications.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/05
NPRM Comment Period End         06/00/06
Final Action                    09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Beth Smith-Toomey, Office of the Chief Information 
Officer, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415-7900
Phone: 202 606-8358
Fax: 202 418-3251
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK54
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3522. AMENDMENT TO SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3328

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management proposes regulations to 
delegate to agencies the determination whether a Federal job 
applicant's failure to register with the Selective Service was knowing 
and willful. This change is authorized by an amendment to 5 U.S.C. 
3328.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/29/99                    64 FR 14842
NPRM Comment Period End         04/28/99
NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Ginley, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI52
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3523. EMPLOYMENT IN THE EXCEPTED SERVICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 8151; EO 
10577

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 302

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The revised regulations will make it easier for agencies to

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understand how to run the excepted service employment system, so they 
can create better and more efficient employment procedures.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Scott A. Wilander, Division of Strategic Human 
Resources, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-3621
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH83
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3524. HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN AGENCIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 107-296

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 250

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing proposed 
regulations to implement the requirement in Public Law 107-296, section 
1304 for OPM to design a set of systems for assessing human capital 
management by Federal agencies. These regulations describe the 
framework for these systems, including the metrics, that agencies will 
use.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Chuck Grimes, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2548
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ92
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3525. OTHER THAN FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT (PART-TIME, SEASONAL, AND 
INTERMITTENT)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 340; 5 CFR 110

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These proposed regulations will grant agencies and employees 
more flexibility by clarifying agency authority to schedule part-time 
employees on a pay period, rather than weekly, basis; defines job 
sharing; and modifies seasonal employment, and includes plain language 
changes.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Pam Galemore, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI22
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3526. REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3582; 5 USC 3301; PL 103-296

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 352

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management proposes regulations to 
update provisions to conform to law allowing employees assigned to 
international organizations under certain conditions to maintain FERS 
and FICA retirement coverage. The current regulations require updates 
because they mention only CSRS retirement.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Ginley, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI19
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3527. TRAINING

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 4118

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 410; 5 CFR 410.309; 5 CFR 410.404; 5 CFR 410.505

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing proposed 
regulations to address continued service requirements in light of new 
legislation authorizing the expanded authority for payment of academic 
degrees. Proposed changes will restore the allowance for agency heads 
to delegate authority to define requirements for continued service and 
provide guidance concerning circumstances when the requirement for 
continued service can be waived. Proposed regulations will also clarify 
distinctions between training and meetings.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/00/05
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Loretta Reeves, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2410
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ19
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3528. TRAINING AND EXECUTIVE, MANAGEMENT, AND SUPERVISORY DEVELOPMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 41

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 410

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management proposes to amend parts 
410 and 412 to implement training and development requirements 
contained in the Workforce Flexibilities Act of 2004

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(Pub. L. 108-411). The proposed amendment establishes an annual 
requirement for agencies to evaluate training programs and plans, and 
modify these programs and plans to accomplish agency performance plans 
and strategic goals; outlines an employee development continuum for 
supervisors, managers, and executives; provides a framework for 
agencies to develop a comprehensive management succession training 
program; and specifies specific training that agencies will provide to 
managers. This proposed amendment also removes language that is 
redundant or contradictory to the statutory change.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Loretta Reeves, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2410
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK75
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3529. [bull] PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; REDEFINITION OF THE ADAMS-DENVER, 
CO, NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5343

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing a proposed rule 
that would remove Adams County, CO, from the Adams-Denver, CO, Federal 
Wage System (FWS) Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) wage area, redefine 
Arapahoe County, CO, from the area of application to the survey area 
and change the name of the Adams-Denver FWS NAF wage area to Arapahoe-
Denver.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/22/05                    70 FR 48899
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Madeline Gonzalez, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 
E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK91
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3530. REPAYMENT OF STUDENT LOANS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5379

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 537

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management proposes to revise the 
rules implementing 5 U.S.C. 5379, which permits agencies to provide 
student loan repayment benefits to candidates for Federal jobs or 
current Federal employees when necessary to recruit and retain highly 
qualified personnel. Except as otherwise stated in the supplementary 
information, the purpose of the revision to part 537 is not to make 
substantive changes, but rather to make part 537 more readable. As part 
of this rewriting effort, the proposed regulations have been 
reorganized and converted to a question-and-answer format (except for 
the introductory sections on purpose and definitions).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vicki Draper, Division of Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, Room 7H31, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK51
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3531. [bull] PAY ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 29 USC 201 et seq.

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 551

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) proposes to revise 
the regulations issued under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as 
amended, to update and harmonize OPM's regulations with revisions made 
to the Department of Labor's regulations (29 CFR part 541) on the same 
issue. These regulations apply to all employees in agencies who are 
under OPM's jurisdiction for FLSA purposes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Georgeanna Emery, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-7977
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK89
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3532. REEMPLOYMENT OF CIVILIAN RETIREES TO MEET EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYMENT 
NEEDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8344; 5 USC 8468

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 553

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management proposes regulations to 
establish new criteria for granting exceptions for key positions in 
temporary organizations established by law or Executive order. This 
rule will also expand and clarify the criteria used in exercising this 
authority.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

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Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Janice Warren, Division for Strategic Human Resources, 
Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-3590
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI32
_______________________________________________________________________




3533. NONFOREIGN AREA COST-OF-LIVING ALLOWANCES; RATE CHANGES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5941

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 591

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) sets nonforeign area 
cost-of-living allowance (COLA) rates for certain Federal employees in 
Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana 
Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. OPM will issue 
regulations to change COLA rates in these areas based on the results of 
living-cost surveys OPM conducted in 2003, 2004, and 2005.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/04/05                    70 FR 44976
Final Action                    03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Donald L. Paquin, Human Resources and Systems Service, 
Office of Compensation Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2838
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK67
_______________________________________________________________________




3534. IMPLEMENTATION OF TITLE II OF THE NOTIFICATION AND FEDERAL 
EMPLOYEE ANTIDISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION ACT OF 2002--REPORTING AND 
BEST PRACTICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-174, sec 204; Presidential Memorandum dated 
July 8, 2003

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 724

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management will issue regulations 
that will implement title II of the Notification and Federal Employee 
Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002. The Act requires that 
Federal agencies be accountable for violations of antidiscrimination 
and whistleblower protection laws. The regulations will clarify Federal 
agency reporting requirements under the Act and address agency best 
practices regarding appropriate disciplinary actions against employees 
who violate antidiscrimination and whistleblower protection laws.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05
Final Action                    02/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary D. Wahlert, Human Resources System Service, Family 
Programs and Employee Relations Division, Office of Personnel 
Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2920

RIN: 3206-AK55
_______________________________________________________________________




3535. SUITABILITY

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 7301; 5 USC 7701; EO 
12731; 3 CFR; 5 CFR

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 731

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing revised 
regulations that will serve to improve the readability of the existing 
regulatory language, to codify existing policies, and to address 
several issues that have arisen in recent years.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05
Final Action                    01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom DelPozzo, Center for Federal Investigative 
Services, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2245
Fax: 202 606-2390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK69
_______________________________________________________________________




3536. NATIONAL SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 7312; 50 USC 403; EO 
10450; EO 10577

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 732

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Certain policies and procedures enunciated in other formats 
are being considered for publication in the CFR. Additionally, the 
Office of Personnel Management is issuing revised regulations with the 
intent that they further enhance the readability of the existing 
regulatory language and codify existing policies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/23/91                    56 FR 18650
Interim Final Rule              09/16/94                    59 FR 47527
Interim Final Rule Effective 
Date                            10/17/94
NPRM                            10/00/05
Final Action                    01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom DelPozzo, Center for Federal Investigative 
Services, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2245
Fax: 202 606-2390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AC21
_______________________________________________________________________




3537. INVESTIGATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 93-579; 5 USC 552a

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 736

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Certain policies and procedures previously enunciated in

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other formats are being considered for publication in the CFR. 
Additionally, the Office of Personnel Management is issuing revised 
regulations with the intent that they further enhance the readability 
of the existing regulatory language and codify existing policies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/23/91                    56 FR 18650
Begin Review                    10/01/93
Interim Final Rule              09/16/94                    59 FR 47527
NPRM                            10/00/05
Final Action                    01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom DelPozzo, Center for Federal Investigative 
Services, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2245
Fax: 202 606-2390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AB92
_______________________________________________________________________




3538. RETIREMENT--COURT ORDERS AWARDING SURVIVOR ANNUITIES; CORRECTING 
OR SUPPLEMENTING THE FIRST ORDER DIVIDING MARITAL PROPERTY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 838

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations would establish standards for determining 
which supplemental or correcting court orders are not ``modifications'' 
and the procedures applicable to such orders. They also provide for the 
continuation of the former spouse's survivor coverage and the reduction 
in the retiree's annuity until the State court decides the extent of 
the former spouse's rights to retirement benefits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Panagakos, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG28
_______________________________________________________________________




3539. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE (FEGLI) PROGRAM: EXPANDED 
OPPORTUNITIES TO ELECT COVERAGE, MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES AND 
CLARIFICATIONS, AND PLAIN LANGUAGE REWRITE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8716

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 870

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations increase the opportunities for employees to 
elect coverage. They also include changes to FEGLI regulations that 
clarify procedures for signing and witnessing designations of 
beneficiary, accepting designations of beneficiary by facsimile, 
accepting DNA evidence to establish paternity, etc. They also change 
the time frame for electing optional insurance when first eligible from 
31 days to 60 days and add information on basic insurance for certain 
Department of Defense employees under Public Law 106-398.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/27/00                    65 FR 64530
NPRM                            12/00/05
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Leibach, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1461
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG63
_______________________________________________________________________




3540. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS (FEHB) PROGRAM: CONTINUING FEHB 
COVERAGE INTO RETIREMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8913

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proposed regulation would increase OPM's ability to 
waive requirements for continuing health benefits coverage into 
retirement when it is to the advantage of the Government to do so.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/00/06
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ronald L. Brown, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI62
_______________________________________________________________________




3541. [bull] FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM: DISCONTINUANCE 
OF HEALTH PLAN IN A NATIONAL EMERGENCY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8913

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing an 
interim rule to amend the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) 
regulations regarding discontinuance of a health plan to include 
situations in which a health plan becomes incapacitated, either 
temporarily or permanently, as the result of a national disaster.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Leibach, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1461
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK92

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_______________________________________________________________________




3542. PROCEDURES FOR STATES AND LOCALITIES TO REQUEST INDEMNIFICATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: Title VIII; PL 99-169; 5 USC 9101

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 911

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing a plain 
language rewrite of the regulation. The revised regulation will also 
revise the part to comply with 5 U.S.C. 9101 (Pub. L. 99-169), as 
amended.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/05
Final Action                    01/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom DelPozzo, Center for Federal Investigative 
Services, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2245
Fax: 202 606-2390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK68
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Office of Personnel Management (OPM)                   Final Rule Stage


  



_______________________________________________________________________




3543. OPM EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDUCT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 552a; 5 USC 7301

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 1001

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing a plain 
language rewrite of its regulations regarding the standards that govern 
OPM employees' responsibilities and conduct as part of a broader review 
of OPM's regulations. The purpose of the revisions is to make the 
regulations more readable.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/20/02                    67 FR 70029
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Wade Plunkett, Office of the General Counsel, Office of 
Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1700

RIN: 3206-AJ69
_______________________________________________________________________




3544. EXCEPTED SERVICE--TEMPORARY ORGANIZATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3161

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Since the new law on temporary organizations provides new 
limitations on temporary organizations, we are amending excepted 
service appointing authority for hiring persons in temporary 
organizations to reflect these changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/08/03                    68 FR 24605
Interim Final Rule Effective    05/08/03
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      07/07/03
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Ginley, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ70
_______________________________________________________________________




3545. EXCEPTED SERVICE--NEW FREEDOM APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS WITH 
DISABILITIES AND CAREER AND CAREER-CONDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3161; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; EO 10577; . . .

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The final regulations authorize agencies to verify a severe 
physical disability without proof when the disability is visually 
obvious or apparent in the judgment of the hiring agency. Agencies may 
accept proof of the disability from an expanded number of entities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/11/05                     70 FR 1833
NPRM Comment Period End         03/14/05
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dede Dessommes, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK58
_______________________________________________________________________




3546. EXCEPTED SERVICE--STUDENT PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 213

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing proposed 
regulations to allow certain job-related experience acquired in a 
structured work-study program to be credited under the Student Career 
Experience Program. The proposed change would permit agencies to credit 
a student's job-related work-study experience toward the minimum 
requirement for conversion to a permanent appointment under the 
Program.

[[Page 65431]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/16/05                    70 FR 12812
NPRM Comment Period End         05/16/05
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hakeem Basheerud-Deen, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0380
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK59
_______________________________________________________________________




3547. [bull] CHANGES IN PAY ADMINISTRATION RULES FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE 
EMPLOYEES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: Section 301 of Public Law 108-411; 5 USC 3596; 5 USC 
5305; 5 USC 5304; . . .

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 294; 5 CFR 359; 5 CFR 362; 5 CFR 451; . . .

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim 
regulations to implement section 301 of the Federal Workforce 
Flexibility Act of 2004, which amends the rules governing pay setting 
for employees covered by the General Schedule. In particular, we are 
revising provisions related to special rates, locality rates, and 
retained rates. The statutory and regulatory changes are designed to 
correct a variety of pay administration anomalies that resulted in 
unfair pay reductions or unwarranted pay increases, to allow locality 
rates and special rates to be treated in similar ways, and to improve 
the operation of the special rates program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/31/05                    70 FR 31278
Final Action                    09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bryce Baker, Strategic Human Resources Policy Division, 
Office of Personnel Management, Room 7H31, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK88
_______________________________________________________________________




3548. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION LANGUAGE FOR VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 5 USC 3304(f); 5 
USC 3327; . . .

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 302; 5 CFR 317; 5 CFR 330; 5 CFR 333; 5 CFR 335

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is publishing interim 
regulations requiring a reasonable accommodation statement in agency 
vacancy announcements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/11/01                    66 FR 63905
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/10/02
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Watson, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ11
_______________________________________________________________________




3549. MERIT PROMOTION AND INTERNAL PLACEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 316; 5 CFR 335

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In an effort to provide agencies with greater flexibility and 
to clarify existing flexibility, the Office of Personnel Management is 
proposing to revise the regulations covering merit promotion and 
internal placement. These regulations will provide a framework within 
which agencies may develop merit-based programs for internal 
selections.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/07/05                    70 FR 17610
NPRM Comment Period End         05/09/05
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Pam Galemore, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0960
Fax: 202 606-2329
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI20
_______________________________________________________________________




3550. RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION THROUGH COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 332

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OPM is issuing an interim regulation to allow agencies to 
decide how candidates are referred for competitive appointment when 
agencies fill multiple vacancies simultaneously. We are codifying a 
long-standing practice (5 U.S.C. 3301 and 5 U.S.C. 3302) of providing 
agencies with the option of either certifying a candidate for only one 
vacancy at a time, or certifying a candidate simultaneously for all 
vacancies for which that candidate expresses an interest, is eligible, 
and is within reach.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/15/02                     67 FR 7055
Interim Final Rule Effective    02/15/02
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

[[Page 65432]]

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Watson, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ52
_______________________________________________________________________




3551. TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT OF EMPLOYEES BETWEEN FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, 
AND INDIAN TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 3376

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 334

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations address the temporary assignment of 
employees to and from State and local governments, colleges, and 
universities, Indian tribal governments, and selected nonprofit 
organizations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/22/03                    68 FR 50726
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Darlene Phelps, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ94
_______________________________________________________________________




3552. EXAMINING SYSTEM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 1104(a)(2); 5 USC 1302; 5 USC 3301; 5 USC 3302; 
5 USC 3304; 5 USC 3319; 5 USC 5364

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 337

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing an 
interim regulation to designate two sections of the Alternative Ranking 
and Selection Procedures from the Homeland Security Act of 2002 as a 
veterans' preference requirement to align the regulation with others 
covering veterans' preference.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/07/05                    70 FR 17610
NPRM Comment Period End         05/09/05
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Watson, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK35
_______________________________________________________________________




3553. EXAMINING SYSTEM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 108-136

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 337

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing an interim 
regulation to amend its direct-hire authority regulations to allow non-
Department of Defense agencies to recruit and appoint highly qualified 
individuals for certain Federal acquisition positions deemed as a 
shortage category under Public Law 108-136, title XIV, Services 
Acquisition Reform.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/04/05                    70 FR 44847
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Watson, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK85
_______________________________________________________________________




3554. RESTORATION TO DUTY FROM UNIFORMED SERVICE OR COMPENSABLE INJURY; 
PAY RATES AND SYSTEMS (GEN.); PAY UNDER THE GEN. SCHEDULE; PAY ADMN.; 
BONUSES; ALLOWANCES; DIFFERENTIALS; DUTY HOURS; ABSENCE & LEAVE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 38 USC 4301

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 353; 5 CFR 530; 5 CFR 531; 5 CFR 550; 5 CFR 575; 5 
CFR 610; 5 CFR 630

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing proposed 
regulations to revise the rules concerning the determination of 
official duty station for location-based pay entitlements, compensatory 
time off for religious observance, hours of work and alternative work 
schedules, and absence and leave. In addition, the proposed regulations 
are being issued to aid and support the standardization of pay policies 
under the e-payroll initiative. The regulations have been rewritten 
and, in some instances, reordered to enhance reader understanding.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/11/05                     70 FR 1068
NPRM Comment Period End         03/07/05
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jo Ann Perrini, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK61
_______________________________________________________________________




3555. AWARDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 4506

[[Page 65433]]

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 450, subpart C

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Regulations at 5 C.F.R. 450, subpart C (new), implement 
provisions of Public Law 107-67 (5 U.S.C. 4507a) that extend 
eligibility for Presidential Rank Awards to certain senior level 
employees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/13/02                    67 FR 52595
Interim Final Rule Effective    09/12/02
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeffrey Miller, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-8047
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ65
_______________________________________________________________________




3556. CLASSIFICATION UNDER THE GENERAL SCHEDULE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5112

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 511, subpart F; 5 CFR 511, subpart G

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The general schedule classification regulations require 
updating to reflect current organizational nomenclature following a 
reorganization within OPM.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/28/05                     70 FR 9544
NPRM Comment Period End         04/29/05
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrea J. Bright, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-3590
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH38
_______________________________________________________________________




3557. RECRUITMENT, RELOCATION, AND RETENTION BONUSES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5307; 5 USC 5753; 5 USC 5754

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 530; 5 CFR 575

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim 
regulations to implement a provision of the Federal Workforce 
Flexibility Act of 2004 to provide agencies with the authority to pay 
recruitment, relocation, and retention incentives to employees. The new 
authorities will provide agencies with additional flexibility to help 
recruit and retain employees and better meet agency strategic human 
capital needs. The new authorities replace the former recruitment and 
relocation bonus and retention allowance authorities that applied to 
General Schedule and other categories of Federal employees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/13/05                    70 FR 25732
Final Action                    09/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeanne D. Jacobson, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, Room 7H31, 1900 E 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK81
_______________________________________________________________________




3558. GENERAL SCHEDULE LOCALITY PAY AREAS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5304, Subpart F

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 531

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing proposed 
regulations on the locality pay program for General Schedule employees 
on behalf of the President's Pay Agent. The proposed regulations would 
merge the Kansas City, MO and KS, St. Louis, MO and IL, and Orlando, FL 
locality pay areas with the rest of U.S. locality pay areas and create 
new locality pay areas for Buffalo, NY, Phoenix, AZ, and Raleigh, NC. 
The new locality pay area definitions would go into effect in January 
2006.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/20/05                    70 FR 35383
NPRM Comment Period End         08/19/05
Final Action                    11/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Allan G. Hearne, Strategic Human Resources Policy 
Division, Office of Personnel Management, Room 7H31, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2838
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK78
_______________________________________________________________________




3559. JOB GRADING REVIEWS AND APPEALS OF FEDERAL WAGE SYSTEM EMPLOYEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5346

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532, subpart G

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The job grading reviews and appeals regulations require 
updating to reflect current organizational nomenclature following a 
reorganization within OPM.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Andrea J. Bright, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-3590
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI14

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3560. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; ENVIRONMENTAL DIFFERENTIAL PAY FOR 
ASBESTOS EXPOSURE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5343; 5 USC 5346

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing an interim 
regulation to implement a change in law that requires the use of the 
Occupational Safety and Health Administration permissible exposure 
limit standard for concentrations of airborne asbestos fibers for an 
environmental differential pay category that covers Federal prevailing 
rate (wage) employees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/27/05                    70 FR 21613
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/27/05
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Madeline Gonzalez, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 
E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK64
_______________________________________________________________________




3561. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; REDEFINITION OF THE CENTRAL NORTH 
CAROLINA APPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5343

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing a proposed rule 
that would redefine the Central North Carolina Federal Wage System 
(FWS) appropriated fund wage area. The proposed rule would redefine 
Edgecombe and Wilson Counties, NC, from the survey area to the area of 
application and Hoke County, NC, from the area of application to the 
survey area.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/18/05                    70 FR 28488
NPRM Comment Period End         06/17/05
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Allen, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, Room 7H31, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK83
_______________________________________________________________________




3562. CRITICAL POSITION PAY AUTHORITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5377

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 535

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management plans to issue interim 
regulations with request for comments in 2005 to implement a provision 
of the Federal Workforce Flexibility Act of 2004 that shifts 
responsibility for the critical position pay authority from the Office 
of Management and Budget to the Office of Personnel Management.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/05
Final Action                    04/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joe Ratcliffe, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2838
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK87
_______________________________________________________________________




3563. PRETAX ALLOTMENTS FOR FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5527; EO 10982; 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp, p. 263

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 550

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim 
regulations to enable employees to contribute to pretax Flexible 
Spending Accounts (FSAs) through two new allotments from the employee's 
pay to the employing agency. One of the new allotments will be 
available for a health care FSA and the other for a dependent care FSA. 
FSAs became effective on July 1, 2003.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brenda Roberts, Human Resources Systems Service, Office 
of Compensation Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858

RIN: 3206-AJ88
_______________________________________________________________________




3564. PAY ADMINISTRATION (GENERAL)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5550b

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 550

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim 
regulations to implement a provision of the Federal Workforce 
Flexibility Act of 2004, which establishes a new form of compensatory 
time off for time spent by an employee in a travel status away from the 
employee's official duty station when such time is not otherwise 
compensable.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/27/05                     70 FR 3855
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vicki Draper, Division of Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel

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Management, Room 7H31, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK74
_______________________________________________________________________




3565. ABSENCE AND LEAVE--SES ANNUAL LEAVE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 6311

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 630

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim 
regulations to implement a provision of the Federal Workforce 
Flexibility Act of 2004 that provides a higher annual leave accrual 
rate of 1 day (8 hours) per biweekly pay period for members of the 
Senior Executive Service, employees in senior-level and scientific or 
professional positions, and other employees covered by equivalent pay 
systems as determined by the Office of Personnel Management.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/21/05                    70 FR 13343
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/21/05
Final Action                    03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jo Ann Perrini, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK72
_______________________________________________________________________




3566. ABSENCE AND LEAVE--CREDITABLE SERVICE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 6311

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 630

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim 
regulations to implement a provision of the Federal Workforce 
Flexibility Act of 2004 that provides an agency with the authority to 
grant a newly appointed or reappointed employee credit for prior work 
experience that otherwise would not be creditable for the purpose of 
determining the employee's annual leave accrual rate.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/29/05                    70 FR 22245
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jo Ann Perrini, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK80
_______________________________________________________________________




3567. IMPLEMENTATION OF TITLE II OF THE NOTIFICATION AND FEDERAL 
EMPLOYEE ANTIDISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION ACT OF 2002--JUDGMENT FUND

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-174, sec 204; Presidential Memorandum dated 
July 8, 2003

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 724

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, October 1, 2003, Presidential 
Memorandum dated July 8, 2003.
The President assigned the responsibility to the Office of Personnel 
Management to issue regulations implementing title II of the Act by 
October 1, 2003.

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management will issue final 
regulations that will implement title II of the Notification and 
Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002. The 
Act requires that Federal agencies be accountable for violations of 
antidiscrimination and whistleblower protection laws. The regulations 
will prescribe the procedures for reimbursement of the Judgment Fund.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/22/04                     69 FR 2997
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary D. Wahlert, Human Resources System Service, Family 
Programs and Employee Relations Division, Office of Personnel 
Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2920

RIN: 3206-AJ93
_______________________________________________________________________




3568. IMPLEMENTATION OF TITLE II OF THE NOTIFICATION AND FEDERAL 
EMPLOYEE ANTIDISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION ACT OF 2002--NOTIFICATION 
AND TRAINING

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 107-174, sec 204; Presidential Memorandum dated 
July 8, 2003

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 724

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management will issue regulations 
that will implement title II of the Notification and Federal Employee 
Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002. The Act requires that 
Federal agencies be accountable for violations of antidiscrimination 
and whistleblower protection laws. The regulations will clarify Federal 
agency notification and training requirements under the Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/28/05                     70 FR 9544
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gary D. Wahlert, Human Resources System Service, Family 
Programs and Employee Relations Division, Office of Personnel 
Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2920

RIN: 3206-AK38

[[Page 65436]]

_______________________________________________________________________




3569. NOTIFICATION OF POST-EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 7302; PL 108-136, sec 1125(b)

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 730

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim 
regulations requiring agencies to notify members of the Senior 
Executive Service (SES) and other employees in senior positions of 
certain post-employment conflict-of-interest restrictions. Agencies 
must provide written notification to affected employees of the new 
salary-based threshold for determining the applicability of the post-
employment conflict-of-interest restrictions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/15/04                    69 FR 61143
Interim Final Rule Effective    01/01/05
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brenda Roberts, Human Resources Systems Service, Office 
of Compensation Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858

RIN: 3206-AK60
_______________________________________________________________________




3570. EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDUCT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 7301; EO 12674, 3 CFR, 1989 Comp, p. 215, as 
modified by EO 12731; EO 12731, 3 CFR, 1989 Comp, p. 306

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 735

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing a plain 
language rewrite of its regulations regarding the standards that govern 
employee responsibilities and conduct as part of a broader review of 
OPM's regulations. The purpose of the revisions is to make the 
regulations more readable.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/15/03                     68 FR 1987
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Wade Plunkett, Office of the General Counsel, Office of 
Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1700

RIN: 3206-AJ74
_______________________________________________________________________




3571. RETIREMENT; COVERAGE--NONAPPROPRIATED FUND INSTRUMENTALITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 837; 5 CFR 841 to 844; 5 CFR 847

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 9, 1996.

Abstract: These regulations implement the provisions of Public Law 104-
106 and Public Law 107-107, which allow employees who have been 
employed by nonappropriated fund instrumentalities under the 
jurisdiction of the armed forces to obtain retirement credit under 
limited circumstances.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/09/96                    61 FR 41714
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Giuseppe, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 3206-AJ72
RIN: 3206-AH57
_______________________________________________________________________




3572. RETIREMENT--STATE INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING INSTRUMENTALITIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8345; 5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461; 5 USC 8469

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 831, subpart S; 5 CFR 841, subpart J

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations modify existing regulations to reflect 
changes designed to expand and streamline the process of withholding 
State income tax from CSRS and FERS annuities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/23/99                    64 FR 33429
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patricia A. Rochester, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AH62
_______________________________________________________________________




3573. COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347(a); 5 USC 8361(g); PL 105-33, sec 11202(f); 
PL 105-33, 11232(e); PL 105-33, 11246(b); PL 106-522, sec 145

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 837; 5 CFR 842; 5 CFR 846; 5 CFR 870; 5 
CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement provisions of the National 
Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997, 
which requires that nonjudicial employees of the District of Columbia 
Courts, and under certain conditions, the District of Columbia 
Corrections Trustee, and the District of Columbia Pretrial Services, 
Parole, Adult Probation and Offender Supervision Trustee and their 
respective employees be considered Federal employees for purposes of 
Federal retirement, health, and life insurance coverage.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              09/30/97                    62 FR 50995

[[Page 65437]]

Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      12/01/97
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cynthia Reinhold, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI02
_______________________________________________________________________




3574. RETIREMENT, HEALTH, AND LIFE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN 
EMPLOYEES OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA UNDER THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 
COURTS AND JUSTICE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 1998

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 105-274

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 837; 5 CFR 842; 5 CFR 846; 5 CFR 870; 5 
CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These interim regulations implement the District of Columbia 
Courts and Justice Technical Corrections Act of 1998. The effect of 
these regulations is to extend Federal retirement, health insurance, 
and life insurance coverage to employees of the Public Defender Service 
of the District of Columbia under section 7 of the Act, and to exclude 
certain former employees of the District of Columbia, who are hired by 
the Department of Justice or by the Court Services and Offender 
Supervision Agency, from Federal retirement coverage if they elect, 
under section 3 of the Act, to continue their coverage under a 
retirement system for employees of the District of Columbia.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/31/99                    64 FR 15286
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      06/29/99
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karla Yeakle, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI55
_______________________________________________________________________




3575. CONTINUATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN CIVIL SERVICE BENEFITS FOR 
FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES OF THE CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: Sec 1622(b), PL 104-106, 110 Stat 515

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 842; 5 CFR 870; 5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations describe conditions and procedures 
applicable to continuation of eligibility for certain Civil Service 
benefits for former Federal employees of the Civilian Marksmanship 
Program.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/03/02                    67 FR 38210
NPRM Comment Period End         08/02/02
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Howard T. Newland Jr., Strategic Human Resources Policy 
Division, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ55
_______________________________________________________________________




3576. CORRECTION OF RETIREMENT COVERAGE ERRORS UNDER THE FEDERAL 
ERRONEOUS RETIREMENT COVERAGE CORRECTION ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 106-265

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 839

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is amending its 
regulations to include new rules for correcting certain retirement 
coverage errors. We are amending the regulations to implement the 
provisions of the Federal Erroneous Retirement Coverage Corrections Act 
(FERCCA), title II of Public Law 106-265. The regulations will allow 
agencies to correct affected coverage errors.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              03/19/01                    66 FR 15605
Interim Final Rule Effective    03/19/01
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cynthia Reinhold, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ38
_______________________________________________________________________




3577. RETIREMENT--GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 841

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations would allow an agency to retain the 
individual retirement record when an employee transfers within the same 
agency even though the employee would be serviced by another intra-
agency payroll.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              04/20/00                    65 FR 21119
Interim Final Rule Effective    04/20/00
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Panagakos, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415

[[Page 65438]]

Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI83
_______________________________________________________________________




3578. RETIREMENT--FERS BASIC ANNUITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8461

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 842, subparts B to G

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These final regulations will amend FERS Basic Annuity 
regulations governing Eligibility (subpart B), Credit for Service 
(subpart C), Computations (subpart F), and Alternative Forms of Annuity 
(subpart G). These regulations have been published at various times in 
interim final form, and have been affected by statutory changes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/16/87                     52 FR 2061
Interim Final Rule              01/16/87                     52 FR 2067
Interim Final Rule              02/11/87                     52 FR 4473
Interim Final Rule              02/11/87                     52 FR 4479
Interim Final Rule              05/14/87                    52 FR 18193
Interim Final Rule              04/08/88                    53 FR 11635
Interim Final Rule              02/09/90                     55 FR 4598
Final Rule                      12/27/90                    55 FR 53136
Interim Final Rule              02/19/91                     56 FR 6549
Final Action                    03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cynthia Reinhold, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AE73
_______________________________________________________________________




3579. RETIREMENT--CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347(a); 5 USC 8461(g); 38 USC 4331

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 842.306; 5 CFR 842.307

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement changes in the treatment of 
certain military service under CSRS and FERS required under the 
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 
(USERRA).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Christopher H. Ziebarth, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG58
_______________________________________________________________________




3580. RETIREMENT CREDIT FOR CERTAIN GOVERNMENT SERVICE PERFORMED ABROAD

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 107-228, sec 321

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 842

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 321 of Public Law 107-228 requires OPM to issue 
regulations that will establish a process for making FERS retirement 
deposits by certain employees who performed service abroad. The 
regulations also provide a process for agencies to follow in making 
agency contributions payable to the retirement fund for such service.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              08/29/05                    70 FR 50951
Interim Final Rule Effective    08/29/05
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Giuseppe, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK84
_______________________________________________________________________




3581. RETIREMENT--FERS ELECTIONS OF COVERAGE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347(a); 5 USC 8461(g); PL 99-335, sec 301(d)(3)

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 846

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement title III of the Federal 
Employees Retirement System (FERS) Act of 1986, as amended, dealing 
with the election of FERS coverage by employees under the Civil Service 
Retirement System and certain other employees. The regulations contain 
regulatory and interpretative rules concerning employees' eligibility 
to elect FERS coverage, procedures for electing FERS coverage, and 
basic benefits based on the service for employees who elect FERS 
coverage.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              05/21/87                    52 FR 19235
Interim Final Rule              09/13/93                    58 FR 47821
Interim Final Rule              06/18/98                    63 FR 33231
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cynthia Reinhold, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG96
_______________________________________________________________________




3582. RETIREMENT COVERAGE AND SERVICE CREDIT ELECTIONS AVAILABLE TO 
CURRENT AND FORMER NONAPPROPRIATED FUND EMPLOYEES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8347; 5 USC 8461; PL 107-107, sec 1131; PL 107-
107, sec 1132

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 847, subpart H; 5 CFR 847, subpart I

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations amend the Civil Service Retirement System 
(CSRS) and Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) regulations to 
establish procedures for employees who want to elect to use service 
they performed for

[[Page 65439]]

a Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) of the Department of 
Defense or Coast Guard to qualify for immediate retirement under CSRS 
or FERS annuity when employees elect to use NAFI service to qualify for 
immediate CSRS or FERS retirement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule Effective    12/28/01
Interim Final Rule              01/16/03                     68 FR 2175
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Giuseppe, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 3206-AH57
RIN: 3206-AJ72
_______________________________________________________________________




3583. FEDERAL LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 9008

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 875

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On September 19, 2000, the Long-Term Care Security Act became 
law. As directed by the Act, OPM published interim regulations on 
February 4, 2003, which establish the basic rules under which the 
Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program operates.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              02/04/03                     68 FR 5531
Interim Final Rule Effective    02/04/03
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      04/07/03
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Cutler, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0735
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ71
_______________________________________________________________________




3584. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS (FEHB) PROGRAM: PAYMENT OF 
PREMIUMS FOR PERIODS OF LEAVE WITHOUT PAY OR INSUFFICIENT PAY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8913

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations establish a requirement that Federal 
agencies counsel employees entering nonpay status, or whose pay is 
insufficient to cover their FEHB premium payments, of the options of 
continuing or terminating their FEHB coverage, and if continuing, of 
paying premiums directly on a current basis or incurring a debt to be 
withheld from future salary. These regulations are intended to ensure 
employees are fully aware of these alternatives. We have received 
comments on the interim final rule, which are under review.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              07/22/96                    61 FR 37807
Final Action                    06/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ronald L. Brown, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AG66
_______________________________________________________________________




3585. TRAINING

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8913

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing a 
revision to its regulations concerning agency reporting requirements. 
The proposed change requires agencies to electronically transfer 
training data to OPM's Governmentwide electronic data collection system 
on a regular basis. This proposed regulatory change will also 
facilitate reporting Governmentwide training information data using 
OPM's electronic data collection system.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/27/05                    70 FR 30647
NPRM Comment Period End         07/26/05
Interim Final Rule              10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Loretta Reeves, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2410
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK46
_______________________________________________________________________




3586. IMPLEMENTATION OF FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS FOR EXECUTIVE BRANCH 
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATING IN THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH 
BENEFITS PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 26 USC 125; 26 USC 129; 26 USC 152

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 892

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management plans to issue regulations 
that enable employees of all executive branch agencies to elect a 
Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA) and/or a Dependent Care 
Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) in accordance with sections 125, 129, 
and 152 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 65440]]

Agency Contact: Anne Easton, Retirement and Insurance Services, Office 
of Personnel Management, Insurance Policy and Information Division, 
1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Fax: 202 606-0633

RIN: 3206-AJ66
_______________________________________________________________________




3587. SOLICITATION OF FEDERAL CIVILIAN AND UNIFORMED SERVICE PERSONNEL 
FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO PRIVATE VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS--ANTITERRORISM 
CERTIFICATION

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: EO 13224

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 950

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing a 
regulation for the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). This regulation 
formalizes and clarifies the requirement that each organization and 
federation applying to participate in CFC must, as a condition of 
participation, certify that it does not knowingly employ individuals or 
contribute funds to individuals or organizations appearing on U.S. 
Government lists of persons or entities associated with terrorist 
activities or support, or whose assets are otherwise blocked by the 
U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/29/05                    70 FR 15783
NPRM Comment Period End         05/28/05
Final Action                    12/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark W. Lambert, Senior Compliance Officer for CFC 
Operations, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2564
Fax: 202 606-0902
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK71
_______________________________________________________________________




3588. SOLICITATION OF FEDERAL CIVILIAN AND UNIFORMED SERVICE PERSONNEL 
FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO PRIVATE VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS--CFC PILOT PROGRAM 
FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) PERSONNEL DEPLOYED OVERSEAS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: EO 12353

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 950

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing a rule for the 
Combined Federal Campaign. This regulation will allow deployed 
Department of Defense (DoD) donors to adjust their contributions so 
those contributions can be designated to the donor's home station 
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation activities or to the donor's hometown 
charities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark W. Lambert, Senior Compliance Officer for CFC 
Operations, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2564
Fax: 202 606-0902
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK79
_______________________________________________________________________




3589. FEDERAL EXECUTIVE BOARDS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 5 CFR 960, Memorandum of the President for Heads of 
Departments and Agencies

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 960

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing 
regulations designed to make plain language updates, and general or 
routine modifications with no cost implications. These regulations also 
will clarify language based on modifications to OPM programs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/25/02                    67 FR 70559
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paula L. Bridgham, Division for Human Capital 
Leadership and Merit System Accountability, Office of Personnel 
Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-1000
Fax: 202 606-3350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ68
_______________________________________________________________________




3590. GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 5 CFR 1

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 990

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing to 
remove its regulation concerning the submission of claims by 
``preference eligibles'' to OPM and the recognition of representatives 
by OPM. The existing regulation is now obsolete.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/27/03                    68 FR 28806
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hakeem Basheerud-Deen, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0380
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ97
_______________________________________________________________________




3591. NATIONAL SECURITY PERSONNEL SYSTEM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 108-136

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 9901

[[Page 65441]]

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Office of Personnel 
Management are issuing final regulations to establish the National 
Security Personnel System (NSPS), a human resources management system 
for the DoD, as authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act 
(Pub. L. 108-136, November 24, 2003). NSPS governs basic pay, staffing, 
classification, performance management, labor relations, adverse 
actions, and employee appeals. NSPS aligns DoD's human resources 
management system with the Department's critical mission requirements 
and protects the civil service rights of its employees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/14/05                     70 FR 7552
NPRM Comment Period End         03/16/05
Final Action                    10/00/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy H. Kichak, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0722
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK76
_______________________________________________________________________




3592. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS ACQUISITION REGULATION: LARGE 
PROVIDER AGREEMENTS, SUBCONTRACTS, AND MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8913; 40 USC 486(c); 48 CFR 1.301

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1602; 48 CFR 1604; 48 CFR 1615; 48 CFR 1632; 48 
CFR 1644; 48 CFR 1652; 48 CFR 1602; 48 CFR 1646; . . .

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is proposing a new policy 
that establishes notification and information requirements, including 
audits for Federal Employees' Health Benefits experience-rated carrier 
large provider agreements. The proposed regulation also revises the 
threshold for advance approval of carrier subcontracts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/15/03                    68 FR 10000
Final Rule                      06/01/05                    70 FR 31374
Final Rule Effective            07/01/05
Final Action                    03/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Anne Easton, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ20
_______________________________________________________________________


Office of Personnel Management (OPM)                  Long-Term Actions


  



_______________________________________________________________________




3593. VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: PL 107-288

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 307

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management proposes to revise its 
regulations regarding Veterans Readjustment Appointments to implement 
the provisions of Public Law 107-288, the Jobs for Veterans Act, signed 
into law on November 7, 2002.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/05/04                    69 FR 64503
NPRM Comment Period End         01/04/05


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Darlene Phelps, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street, NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ90
_______________________________________________________________________




3594. PAY ADMINISTRATION; AVAILABILITY PAY FOR CRIMINAL INVESTIGATORS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 5545(h); 5 USC 5548

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 550

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These final regulations will clarify a number of issues 
relating to the administration of availability pay, a form of premium 
pay for criminal investigators who are required to work, or be 
available to work, substantial amounts of unscheduled overtime duty 
based on the needs of the employing agency.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              12/23/94                    59 FR 66149
Second Interim Final Rule       01/29/99                     64 FR 4517


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vicki Draper, Division of Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, Room 7H31, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ49
_______________________________________________________________________




3595. RETIREMENT COVERAGE OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8461(g)

[[Page 65442]]

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 842

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing this 
interim rule to revise the regulations governing the retirement 
coverage of air traffic controllers under the Federal Employees' 
Retirement System. These rules are necessary because of the recent 
enactment of new statutory provisions relating to the retirement 
definition of air traffic controllers. These rules also implement the 
deposit requirement for crediting past service as a second-level 
supervisor of air traffic controllers for retirement purposes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              06/05/05                    70 FR 32709


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: James Giuseppe, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK73
_______________________________________________________________________




3596. [bull] SUSPENSION OF PEACE CORPS ELIGIBLES' ENROLLMENT IN THE 
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS (FEHB) PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 8913

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing an interim 
regulation to allow Peace Corps eligible FEHB Program annuitants, 
survivors, and former spouses to suspend their FEHB enrollments, and 
then return to the FEHB Program during the Open Season, or return to 
FEHB coverage immediately, if they involuntarily lose coverage under 
the Peace Corps. The intent of this rule is to allow these 
beneficiaries to avoid the expense of continuing to pay FEHB Program 
premiums while they are using Peace Corps coverage, without endangering 
their ability to return to the FEHB Program in the future.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael W. Kaszynski, Division for Strategic Human 
Resources Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415
Phone: 200 260-6199
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK90
_______________________________________________________________________




3597. PROGRAMS FOR SPECIFIC POSITIONS AND EXAMINATIONS (MISCELLANEOUS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 1104(a)(2); 5 USC 1305; 5 USC 3105; 5 USC 
3323(b); 5 USC 3344; 5 USC 4301(2)(D); 5 USC 5372; 5 USC 7521; PL 79-
404

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 930

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing proposed 
regulations to revise the Administrative Law Judge Program. The purpose 
of these revisions is to remove procedures that appear in other parts 
of this chapter, update outdated information, and remove the internal 
examining processes from the regulations. Additionally, these revisions 
describe OPM and agency responsibilities concerning the Administrative 
Law Judge Program. This proposed regulation continues the basic intent 
of making administrative law judges independent in matters of tenure 
and compensation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Watson, Division for Strategic Human Resources 
Policy, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20415
Phone: 202 606-0830
Fax: 202 606-0390
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK86
_______________________________________________________________________


Office of Personnel Management (OPM)                  Completed Actions


  



_______________________________________________________________________




3598. EXCEPTED SERVICE--CAREER AND CAREER-CONDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 213; 5 CFR 315

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/02/05                    70 FR 44219
Final Action Effective          09/01/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hakeem Basheerud-Deen
Phone: 202 606-0380
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ28
_______________________________________________________________________




3599. EXCEPTED SERVICE--PRIVACY PROCEDURES FOR PERSONNEL RECORDS, CAREER 
AND CAREER-CONDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT, TEMP. ASSIGNMENT OF EMPLOYEES BETWEEN 
FEDERAL AGENCIES AND STATE, LOCAL, AND INDIAN TRIBAL GOVTS.

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 213; 5 CFR 297; 5 CFR 315; 5 CFR 334; 5 CFR 362; 5 
CFR 537; 5 CFR 550

[[Page 65443]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/19/05                    70 FR 28775

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dede Dessommes
Phone: 202 606-0830
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK27
_______________________________________________________________________




3600. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 370

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/15/05                    70 FR 47711
Final Action Effective          09/14/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hakeem Basheerud-Deen
Phone: 202 606-0380
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ91
_______________________________________________________________________




3601. EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 430

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       07/20/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Quasette Crowner
Phone: 202 606-8046
Fax: 202-606-4891
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ86
_______________________________________________________________________




3602. STANDARDIZATION OF PAY AND LEAVE POLICIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 451; 5 CFR 530 to 532; 5 CFR 534; 5 CFR 536; 5 CFR 
550; 5 CFR 575; 5 CFR 630

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With 3206-AK88           07/20/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jo Ann Perrini
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 3206-AI00, Related to 3206-AI88, Related to 
3206-AK50
RIN: 3206-AK82
_______________________________________________________________________




3603. LOCALITY-BASED COMPARABILITY PAYMENTS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 531

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With 3206-AK88           07/20/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeanne D. Jacobson
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK56
_______________________________________________________________________




3604. PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS; REDEFINITION OF THE SAN FRANCISCO, 
CALIFORNIA, NONAPPROPRIATED FUND WAGE AREA

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 532

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/18/05                    70 FR 28415
Final Action Effective          06/17/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Allen
Phone: 202 606-2848
Fax: 202 606-4264
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK26
_______________________________________________________________________




3605. COMPUTATION OF PAY FOR BIWEEKLY PAY PERIODS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 550

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    05/10/05                    70 FR 24477
Final Action Effective          06/09/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeanne D. Jacobson
Phone: 202 606-2858
Fax: 202 606-0824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK62
_______________________________________________________________________




3606. LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AND FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 831; 5 CFR 842

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/22/05                    70 FR 42253
Final Action Effective          07/22/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Patrick Jennings
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ39
_______________________________________________________________________




3607. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM; DEATH BENEFITS AND EMPLOYEE 
REFUNDS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 841; 5 CFR 842; 5 CFR 843

[[Page 65444]]

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/22/05                     70 FR48839
Final Action Effective          10/01/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karla Yeakle
Phone: 202 606-0299
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK57
_______________________________________________________________________




3608. CHANGES IN HEALTH BENEFITS ENROLLMENT

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 890

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/10/05                    70 FR 33797
Final Action Effective          07/11/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nataya Battle
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AK04
_______________________________________________________________________




3609. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM REVISION OF CONTRACT 
COST PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES, AND MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1631; 48 CFR 1699

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    06/01/05                    70 FR 31389
Final Action Effective          07/01/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Anne Easton
Phone: 202 606-0004
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AJ10
_______________________________________________________________________




3610. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE FEDERAL ACQUISITION 
REGULATION

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 2101 to 2105; 48 CFR 2109; 48 CFR 2110; 48 CFR 
2115; 48 CFR 2116; 48 CFR 2131; 48 CFR 2132; 48 CFR 2137; 48 CFR 2144; 
48 CFR 2146; 48 CFR 2149; 48 CFR 2152; . . .

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/18/05                    70 FR 41149
Final Action Effective          08/17/05

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Karen Leibach
Phone: 202 606-1461
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3206-AI65
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